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Palais des Sports of Grenoble, French Alps
The 28th edition: October 13-17, 2026
Presentation of Rencontres Ciné Montagne
Rencontres Ciné Montagne in Grenoble is the mountain film event in the heart of the Alps. As one of the leading festivals of its kind in Europe, it attracts nearly 20 000 spectators each year over five evenings of screenings. The 28th edition will take place from October 13 - 17, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Grenoble.
What We’re Looking For
The Rencontres Ciné Montagne festival aims to present a program centered on films showcasing outdoor physical activities in the mountains. We wish to highlight a diversity of both practices and practitioners, telling human stories set within the context of a “wild” mountain environment - meaning untouched by mechanization or heavy infrastructure.
We give priority to films that portray human adventures undertaken by fair means- that is, with minimal artificial assistance, a low carbon footprint, and an approach that reflects current environmental and social issues.
Beyond technical production quality (sound, image, music, editing, etc.) special attention is given to films with original storytelling and creativity.
The Spirit of the Festival
Rencontres Ciné Montagne is a moment for exchanges, debates, and inspiration around films and the mountain. Our heartbeat is to share films that promote a non-mechanized, wild mountain, with a diversity in practices and practitioners.
Our values
Connection, emotion, motivation, and curiosity
Rencontres Ciné Montagne in 4 points
- 5 nights of screenings, 20 films, 20 000 spectators
- An afternoon with free activities for families
- A warm, festive atmosphere
- Meet-and-greets, book signings, and live activities
Each evening features film screenings with the protagonists and filmmakers present, interviewed live on the main stage.